Healthcare Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our community Paignton Health and Well-Being Team.
To work as a Healthcare Assistant within an integrated team, will result in your working across the following services: Community Nursing, Intermediate Care and Community Matrons.
We recognise the importance and impact clinical support can make a difference, and that's why we're looking for an ambitious and eager individual who also want to make a difference within the healthcare profession.
A difference that you can make to an individuals quality of life., You will deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Paignton, and work as part of multi-disciplinary team in partnership with primary care and secondary care., + Work as a member of a specialist team
+ Document clearly and concisely in patient notes utilising Trust wound care documentation
+ Communicate using a variety of resources - face to face; telephone and email in a timely manner
+ Communicate with patients, and their families and friends
+ Communicate with other specialist surgical and medical services; GP's and other relevant Health and Social Care professionals
+ Take part in team meetings, encouraging effective communication between other staff
+ Escalate any incidents, and/or near misses immediately to the appropriate team members, and complete reporting via Datix.
+ To work within the agreed Clinical Governance Framework, incorporating audit, clinical effectiveness and incident reporting.
+ To work within the limits of own competence and responsibility within the team and organisation, as identified by the appropriate accountable professional.
+ To educate and support patients/carers in the use of equipment in accordance with Local Guidelines and within own competence.
+ To encourage, enable and support individuals, wherever possible, to gain or maintain confidence, independence and participation in social, recreational and community activities.
+ To attend mandatory and other appropriate training courses in order to meet personal development objectives and to assist in the training of others as directed.
+ To work independently using a wide range of skills.
+ To take responsibility for promoting the health, safety and security of patients, public, colleagues and self.
+ To respond to individual needs in order to maintain a safe environment and to report any identified risks
+ The post holder will work according to Trust standards, policies and procedures No budgetary control but awareness of effective use of resources
+ To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager
+ To attend yearly Achievement Reviews with your Line Manager
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.
The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Childcare at our day nursery
+ Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
+ Staff Discounts
+ Career development and training opportunities
+ Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.